As a culture I think we have become afraid of pregnancy, and particularly pregnancy massage, when in fact this is a time when you may need it most! This weekend I was lucky to be part of a pregnancy retreat in Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire (www.retreat-yourself.co.uk). Like many of the beautiful spaces I go to with Cotswold spa it isn't hard to create the perfect atmosphere for a blissful back massage, luxurious facial or head and neck unwind. Mist was rolling off the forest

It came from a desire to give people are really fantastic time, which by my standards means total relaxation through deep tissue massage, hot stones or a luxurious facial. I had never had one before I had my first Organic Neals Yard holistic facial, which felt completely renewing. One client said she felt like she could see better after it! Friends or family are meeting up all over the country it seems, in large extended groups, and so the chance to offer mobile massage and